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The Irish Sun
7 days ago
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Tottenham could bring Joao Palhinha back to Premier League with Bayern ready to cut their losses on ex-Fulham star, 30
TOTTENHAM are monitoring Joao Palhinha's situation at Bayern Munich. But any possible move for the former 3 Joao Palhinha is being monitored by Tottenham over a potential transfer Credit: Getty 3 Palhinha, 30, has fallen down the pecking order at Bayern and could be available for around £22million. Should Spurs firm up their interest, it would be most likely in the form of a loan approach, yet central midfield is an area where they already have plenty of players. Nor does that include versatile READ MORE IN FOOTBALL But SunSport understands a switch to Rodrigo Bentancur, 28, is also into the final year of his deal but is believed to be in negotiations over fresh terms. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Palhinha earned a £46m move to Bayern last summer after two brilliant seasons at Fulham. However, he only made six Bundesliga starts in an injury-hit debut term with the German giants. 3
The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Tottenham begin reinstalling iconic stadium feature after 10 years locked away in storage
TOTTENHAM have announced White Hart Lane's iconic Bill Nicholson Gates will be reinstalled at their new ground. The Premier League club aim to get the gates up at their new home, the Burnley on August 16. Advertisement 4 The iconic Bill Nicholson Gates will be making a return Credit: Instagram @spursofficial 4 The former Spurs player and manager's ashes were buried beneath the pitch at Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium Credit: PA:Press Association 4 Now his gate will be reinstalled at the new ground too The gates are named after former Spurs player and manager Nicholson, who had a 38-year association with the club and won eight major trophies in his 16 years in charge. Nicholson became synonymous with the gates thanks to Peter Robinson taking a photo of him holding them in the 1970s. The gates stood until 2015, when they were placed into storage ahead of building began on Tottenham's new stadium - but now they are set to be brought back out for use. In a Advertisement read more "As such, we have taken our time in finding the most appropriate location to reinstate the gates within the new stadium environs - mindful of the significant levels of construction and change the area has seen over the past decade. "Working in close consultation with our Fan Advisory Board (FAB), we have identified a location - within PAXTON17, between the Ticket Office and historic buildings at the north of the stadium - at which the gates will be reinstated. Club chairman Daniel Levy said the club did not want to rush deciding where to put the famous gates. He said: 'The Bill Nicholson Gates are such a significant part of our Club's heritage and I am extremely proud they will be returning home this summer . Advertisement Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'We were never going to rush into a decision as to where they should be reinstated, given the huge amount of works that have taken place in the area over recent years. 'We have undertaken a carefully-planned process, working with our architects, construction partners and Fan Advisory Board, and I believe we have found a fitting solution. 4 Nicholson helped establish Spurs as one of England's top sides Credit: Getty - Contributor Advertisement 'We look forward to welcoming fans back to the stadium for the coming season - as well as Bill's family members and former players - to see the gates and feel that close connection between our Club and its rich history ." Nicholson is the club's most decorated manager, winning the League Cup and FA Cup double in 1961. Two years later, Spurs became the first English side to win a European title when they picked up the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1963. He was also a key player in Arthur Rowe's trailblazing 1950/51 League title winning side. Advertisement Nicholson passed away at the age of 85 in 2004.
The Sun
08-07-2025
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- The Sun
Tottenham sign Japan defender Takai
The 20-year-old centre-back has signed a five-year deal with the Europa League winners and will cost a reported fee of £5 million ($7 million) TOTTENHAM signed Japense international Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale on Tuesday. The 20-year-old centre-back has signed a five-year deal with the Europa League winners and will cost a reported fee of £5 million ($7 million), according to Sky Sports. Takai, who has been capped by his country four times, was named Japan's young player of the year in 2024 having broken into Kawasaki's first team two years previously. He made a total of 81 senior appearances in all competitions for the club, scoring four goals, and helped them reach the 2025 Asian Champions League final. Takai faces stiff competition for a place in Thomas Frank's side up against Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Kevin Danso and Radu Dragusin. However, reports have linked Argentine international Romero with a move to Atletico Madrid. Takai is Spurs' second signing of the transfer window after Mathys Tel's six-month loan from Bayern Munich was made permanent. - AFP
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
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Tottenham agree second transfer of the summer for Japan star Kota Takai, 20, in record-breaking deal
TOTTENHAM have agreed a £5million deal to sign Japan international Kota Takai. The 6ft 4ins centre-back, 20, is set to arrive in N17 next month and will be part of 3 Kota Takai is set to join Tottenham from the J-League Credit: Getty The move from Kawasaki Frontale will make Takai the most expensive Japanese player to be signed from the J-League. The defender already has two caps for If and when Takai features in the Premier League, he will become the 16th Japanese player to do so, following in the footsteps of the likes of Takai will follow READ MORE ON FOOTBALL The Frenchman spent the second half of last season on loan at Spurs and scored twice in 13 Premier League appearances. He was judged to have done enough for the club to trigger their option to buy the 20-year-old. The club had the option to purchase Tel for £45m But new manager Frank is not done yet in revamping the Europa League winners. Most read in Football JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS The Dane was appointed as the successor to Ange Postecoglou despite the Aussie ending the club's 17-year trophy drought. Frank has been boosted as top target Bryan Mbeumo give his reaction to Thomas Frank becoming Tottenham manager 3 The Eze netted 14 times last season as he fired the Eagles to the FA Cup trophy and qualification to the Europa League. Frank has also been linked with a reunion with Bees star However, the Cameroonian is a top target for 3
Scottish Sun
16-06-2025
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Tottenham star Manor Solomon stuck in Israel during Iran conflict after flying home to get married
TOTTENHAM star Manor Solomon is stuck in Israel during the conflict with Iran. Solomon, 25, flew back to his homeland to get married. 6 Manor Solomon is stuck in Israel after the conflict with Iran escalated Credit: Getty 6 The footballer married long-term partner Dana Voshina on Thursday Credit: 6 The happy newlyweds shared photos of their special day on Instagram Credit: He tied the knot with partner Dana Voshina on Thursday, six days after starting for Israel in their World Cup qualifier win away at Estonia. The happy couple celebrated their wedding day by sharing a series of photos and videos from the joyful occasion. The Israeli couple have been together since 2018 and were all smiles as they made their vows before throwing an amazing party with friends and family. However, SunSport understands the newlyweds remain stranded in Israel. Flights out of the danger zone have been blocked with the military shutting down the airspace until June 30 as attacks continue into a fourth day since Israel launched the bombardment of Iran on Friday. On Sunday, an Israeli strike killed the chief of Iran's armed forces intelligence unit. Iran state 224 people have been killed in attacks since Friday while 24 people have lost their lives in Israel. The British Foreign Office has put Israel on the 'red list', advising against all travel. The scary incident comes three years after Solomon and political science student Voshina had to be evacuated out of Ukraine by the Israeli government. The winger was playing for Shakhtar Donetsk when Russia invaded Ukraine. Iran fires barrage of missiles at Israel as IDF strikes oil depot and says 'Tehran is burning' Solomon joined Tottenham in 2023 after impressing on loan at Fulham but has played just six times for the North London club and spent last season on load at Leeds, scoring ten goals in 39 Championship games to help Daniel Farke's side secure promotion. Solomon is not the only footballer caught up in the Israel-Iran fighting. Champions League finalist Mehdi Taremi got stuck in Tehran after the Iranian and Inter Milan striker returned to Iran for international duty. But after the World Cup qualifiers, he had been due to arrive in Los Angeles to link up with team-mates for the Club World Cup. However, missile attacks on Iranian military and nuclear targets by the Israeli government saw the airspace in the country closed. 6 Solomon and Voshina have been together since 2018 Credit: 6 They were evacuated from Ukraine in February 2022 when Russia invaded Credit:
